Day to day, being visually impaired can be a lonely experience. If the calls I make through Sightline can break up what can be a lonely, long day by offering a funny story or just a listening ear then I would do it ten times over…
I am a teacher at a primary school, so my days are extremely busy but the calls with my befriendee are scheduled for early on a Monday evening which fits in perfectly for us both…
I have to say in the seven months or so I have been speaking to Len, I love the calls – he’s brilliant…
I really feel like I have something worthwhile in my life with the calls Sightline provides. In the 12 months I have been using the service I feel Rachel is now a wonderful friend of mine…
Like many, during the COVID pandemic, I found myself with time on my hands so decided telephone befriending would be a perfect opportunity to do something worthwhile; providing friendship, at a time when we all had to stay apart…
I’m approaching my first volunteering anniversary with Sightline, with my very first befriending call taking place in December 2021.
I chose to volunteer as it fits round family life; I am single mum, so life is pretty busy!
Sightline is very pleased to welcome Peter Booth as he joins the charity on the Board of Trustees…
I have been volunteering with Sightline for around three and a half years now. I have undertaken a lot of volunteering in my time; I do love it. I also volunteer on The Samaritans helpline and have done so for the past 7 years. I like to give something back to the community…
I have age related macular degeneration (AMD) and am now at the point where I can’t read much at all.
I used to love doing cross words and reading magazines but those days are gone now…
I was born with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) and have been a volunteer with Sightline around 5 years now. I chose to volunteer as I wanted to try and help someone else who is going through any challenges associated with sight loss…
